Estill Voice Training
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Estill Voice Training (EVT) is a revolutionary model of vocal function that helps add strength, clarity, and character to your voice through simple exercises. Based on the research of world-renowned voice scientist and educator Jo Estill.
EVT turns everyday vocal activities into ‘Figures’ (or exercises) that empower athletic control and artistic expression.
EVT promotes body awareness and mindfulness to give you the confidence that your voice will always be ready to respond to any challenge you may face in performance and daily life.
Benefits of Estill Voice Training
- Replaces mystery with knowledge
- Reduces performance anxiety and promotes confidence
- Empowers students to make choices
- Provides vocal variety for performance and daily living
- Leads to a balance of vocal health and aesthetic freedom
Jo Estill separated voice training into three disciplines
Craft
Craft encompasses everything of which the voice is capable.
This stage is all about learning the structures that contribute to sound and gaining conscious, deliberate control of them.
Artistry
Artistry deals with how you apply the craft elements to your communication; be it a dramatic performance, musical theatre, sales, presentation skills, lecturing or customer service call.
Performance Magic
Performance Magic (or Metaphysics) is the experience performing, of becoming one with your audience; the rare, breath-taking moments when you feel truly connected and understood.
EVT Level One and Two courses focus on Craft as the foundation for every vocal task. The voice you use to sing is the same voice that chats with friends and shouts for joy. When you master the basic movements of healthy vocal function, you unlock endless possibilities for Artistry and opportunities for Performance Magic!
Training & Certification Pathways
Introductory Workshops
Estill Voice Training Introductory courses are delivered by certified trainers of EMT level or above.
These 1-day courses are designed as a taster of the full Level 1 & 2 course.
Introductory courses are useful for team training refresher courses.
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Level One & Two Courses
Level One and Two courses are delivered in-person and online by EMCIs across the world in a variety of languages.
Attendees on these courses receive an official attendance certificate upon completion.
Practise Groups
Many people want to practise their new skills after a Level One & Two course.
Practise groups give an opportunity to practise the figures with an EMT or EMCI.
N.B. This is not EFP preparation.
Estill Figures Proficiency (EFP)
The first certification level for Estill Voice Training.
You can train with an EMT or EMCI to achieve the exam protocols (different from the figures in the workbooks) & then take the exam (usually 1.5-2 hrs) with an EMCI.
Estill Master Trainer (EMT)
Trainers at this level are able to teach Estill Voice officially in their institutions, train attendees on public Level One & Two courses as well as deliver 1-day Introduction Courses.
Becoming an EMT often takes a minimum of 2.5 years.
Estill Mentor Course Instructor
There are fewer than 40 EMCIs globally Sept ’25).
EMCIs are licensed to deliver public Level 1 & 2 courses, train participants, and mentor EFP & EMT candidates.